United States

PEPs & Sanctions

US Lifts Export Controls on Chinese Institute as Part of Fentanyl Deal

By Editors | 17/11/2023

The US Commerce Department removed China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science from the Entity List as part of a bilateral effort to regulate the fentanyl trade.

Clearing & Post-Trade

US Moving to T+1: What are the Critical Priorities for Japanese Investment Managers?

By Yuichiro Araki | 16/11/2023

Yuichiro Araki discusses operational considerations for Japanese investment managers preparing for an accelerated US settlement cycle.

Cryptocurrency

NYDFS Finalises Enhanced Requirements for Crypto Token Listings

By Editors | 16/11/2023

New guidance enhances the risk assessment standards in coin-listing policies and requires licensees to also develop coin-delisting policies.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions

By Editors | 16/11/2023

US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.

KYC & CDD

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2023 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 15/11/2023

Regulation Asia held its sixth annual Awards ceremony on 14 November 2023. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians

By Editors | 15/11/2023

OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions

By Editors | 15/11/2023

US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.

PEPs & Sanctions

US and UK Announce Sanctions on Hamas Leaders and Financiers

By Editors | 15/11/2023

Latest coordinated US and UK sanctions target Hamas leadership and financial channels in the Middle East.

Market Abuse

Nasdaq Wins Best Solution Awards for Market and Trade Surveillance

By Editors | 14/11/2023

Nasdaq Market Surveillance was recognised for its real-time, cross-market, cross-asset surveillance technology, which is used by over 65 marketplaces and regulators globally